Coral reefs and tropical rainforest are very much threatened. It is estimated that somewhere in the region of 30-40% of the world's coral reefs have been destroyed or are beyond recovery and if we do not take immediate action, coral reef as we know them may well disappear forever. Coral reef are so important, not only for the well being of communities that depend on them for food and livelihood but also globally because they are the key systems that help to control greenhouse gas etc. They are also economically of huge importance tourists want to go visit coral reefs or lie on coral sand beaches.
In terms of tropical forests, their decline has been exponential in the last 20 to 30 years and it is one of the most threatened habitats in the world. So it is important to do a number of things. First off, to protect these systems but also to make the general public aware of the importance of tropical forests and coral reefs. They are very important to the well being of our planet. They must be protected and to a degree,where possible,restored.
Rain forest support over half of the earth's estimated 10 million species; coral reefs are home to a third of all known fish species as well provide the main source of protein for one billion people in Asia alone, and rain forests are a crucial source of food for indigenous communities-and beyond
In health rain forest provide ingredients for over 120 prescriptions drugs, while coral reefs are source of cancer treatment compounds,shelter over 100,000km of coastline from storm and floods; rain forests protect watersheds and nourish agriculture.If well managed, rain forests are a renewable source of valuable products, while coral reefs boost revenue in some of the world's poorest nations, through tourism etc.
Climate wise,coral reefs absorb and 'fix' carbon dioxide, while rain forests are the lungs of the planet converting carbon dioxide to oxygen.
Effective conservation stems from scientific research and understanding. One of the Trust's objectives is to support the work of the CCC Expeditions in collecting data that can be used to create protected areas and sustainably manage threatened coral reefs and tropical forests.
The future of coral reefs and tropical forests relies to a large extent on maintaining awareness of what's at stake, both at a global and local level.
By helping local communities to use their natural resources in a sustainable way, highly productive ecosystems like coral reefs and rainforests can provide long-term ecological and economic benefits. The CCC Trust has supported several alternative livelihood schemes. In the Philippines, for example, communities now make a living from nature-based tourism.
In terms of tropical forests, their decline has been exponential in the last 20 to 30 years and it is one of the most threatened habitats in the world. So it is important to do a number of things. First off, to protect these systems but also to make the general public aware of the importance of tropical forests and coral reefs. They are very important to the well being of our planet. They must be protected and to a degree,where possible,restored.
Rain forest support over half of the earth's estimated 10 million species; coral reefs are home to a third of all known fish species as well provide the main source of protein for one billion people in Asia alone, and rain forests are a crucial source of food for indigenous communities-and beyond
In health rain forest provide ingredients for over 120 prescriptions drugs, while coral reefs are source of cancer treatment compounds,shelter over 100,000km of coastline from storm and floods; rain forests protect watersheds and nourish agriculture.If well managed, rain forests are a renewable source of valuable products, while coral reefs boost revenue in some of the world's poorest nations, through tourism etc.
Climate wise,coral reefs absorb and 'fix' carbon dioxide, while rain forests are the lungs of the planet converting carbon dioxide to oxygen.
Effective conservation stems from scientific research and understanding. One of the Trust's objectives is to support the work of the CCC Expeditions in collecting data that can be used to create protected areas and sustainably manage threatened coral reefs and tropical forests.
The future of coral reefs and tropical forests relies to a large extent on maintaining awareness of what's at stake, both at a global and local level.
By helping local communities to use their natural resources in a sustainable way, highly productive ecosystems like coral reefs and rainforests can provide long-term ecological and economic benefits. The CCC Trust has supported several alternative livelihood schemes. In the Philippines, for example, communities now make a living from nature-based tourism.
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